Srinagar: An elderly woman was allegedly killed by her non-local servant at her home in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar on Thursday. The accused has, however, been arrested on way to Jammu, five hours after committing the crime.
She was stabbed with a knife by her non-local servant identified as Omprakash Sah, 21, from Uttarakhand state of India.
He had also decamped some cash and jewelry from the house.
An official said the woman was identified as Mala Puffi, 85, wife of Late Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh of Behrar Lal Bazar, Srinagar.
They informed that the lady succumbed to her injuries.
However, the accused was arrested five hours after committing the crime.
"He was arrested on way to Jammu.’
(KNO)
